Indonesia’s port infrastructure is undergoing unprecedented modernization, with ProSpace Indonesia’s Maritime Logistics Study revealing that handling capacity has increased by 37% since 2023. Automation technology, deeper drafts, and expanded container facilities have transformed the country’s key ports into competitive regional hubs.
The transformation is most visible at Tanjung Priok, where semi-automated container terminals have reduced vessel turnaround times by 43% while increasing throughput capacity to 12.5 million TEUs annually. Similar modernization efforts at Tanjung Perak, Makassar, and Bitung are creating an integrated national port network.
“Indonesia is moving beyond addressing basic capacity constraints to developing truly world-class maritime infrastructure,” explains Maria Tanuwidjaja, Maritime Logistics Specialist at ProSpace. “The integration of digital platforms across the logistics chain is proving particularly transformative for efficiency.”
Digital port community systems now connect 17 major ports, enabling paperless processing and reducing administrative delays by an average of 68%. Meanwhile, investments in cold chain facilities have opened new opportunities for high-value perishable exports.
The Indonesia Port Corporation reports that foreign vessel calls increased by 23% in 2024, reflecting improved competitiveness, while domestic inter-island shipping costs have decreased by 17% over two years due to efficiency gains.
Challenges remain in developing skilled personnel for advanced operations and ensuring consistent implementation of national standards across regional ports.
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